cancer patient

collocation in English

meaningsofcancerandpatient

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cancer
noun
uk
/ˈkæn.sər/us
/ˈkæn.sɚ/
a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often ...
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patient
adjective
uk
/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/us
/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
having ...
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(Definition ofcancerandpatientfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcancer patient

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Tailoring adjuvant treatments for the individual breastcancerpatient.
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We report a terminally illcancerpatientwho developed delirium.
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Changes in physician attitudes toward telling thecancerpatient.
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If the caregiver is also acancerpatient, the caregiver may also experience psychological and physical distress both as a cancer patient and as a caregiver.
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In 1995 an average stomachcancerpatientwas hospitalized for 37.5 days.
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The family of thecancerpatientis expected to provide patient care.
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These rulings are particularly relevant when considering an action brought by acancerpatientfor negligence.
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Metabolites, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen in rats and mice compared to the breastcancerpatient.
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It also significantly influences the form and content of communication betweencancerpatientand clinician.
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Exploring nurses' experiences of supporting acancerpatientin their search for meaning.
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However, it is not only thecancerpatientwho is affected.
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In summary, we experienced acancerpatientwith paroxetine-induced activation syndrome.
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The information and learning needs of the caregiving family of the adultcancerpatient.
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In the second case, the partner, a compulsive caregiver, infantilized thecancerpatient.
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Difficulties in diagnosing and treating depression in the terminally illcancerpatient.
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Spouses were defined as any "significant other" residing with thecancerpatient.
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The caregivers were encouraged to talk about their experience of providing care for a terminalcancerpatientat home.
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A more difficult question is, whether a breastcancerpatientwith potentially resectable metastasis should undergo surgical resection.
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We describe acancerpatientwho developed sudden psychological and behavioral abnormalities after administration of the antidepressant paroxetine.
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Exciting possibilities exist for future research involving outcome expectations, self-regulation, and benefit finding incancerpatientpopulations.
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These two spouses could provide direct care of a terminally illcancerpatientin a palliative care unit.
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Therefore, in this article, we aim to describe family caregivers' experiences in caring for a terminalcancerpatientat home.
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